Airline codes
VU · VAG
IATA · ICAO · callsign “VIETRAVEL AIR”
Every Vietravel Airlines flight number begins with VU. Flight-tracking sites and air traffic control use the ICAO code VAG, and the radio callsign is VIETRAVEL AIR.
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Vietravel Airlines (VU) Guide
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In short
Vietravel Airlines is a young Vietnamese airline owned by T&T Group, flying since 2021 from Noi Bai in Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh City. Its Airbus A320s and A321s cover domestic routes plus Thailand and China. There is no alliance. The base fare allows 7 kg in the cabin, higher fares up to 14 kg, and checked bags come with higher fares or as an add-on.
Vietravel Airlines is a small Vietnamese carrier, flying since 2021 and now controlled by T&T Group.
Please note: bookingMentor is an independent travel service and is not affiliated with Vietravel Airlines. Routes, schedules and baggage rules change, so always confirm the details of your booking with the airline.
What to expect
Vietravel Airlines is one of Vietnam's newest airlines. It was set up in February 2019 by the tour operator Vietravel, approved by the Prime Minister on 3 April 2020 and licensed on 29 October 2020. The first Airbus A321 arrived on 5 December 2020, the operator certificate followed on 24 December, and the maiden flight, Hanoi to Hue to Ho Chi Minh City, ran on 26 December 2020. Regular commercial operations date from 25 November 2021. It flies a handful of Airbus jets from Noi Bai in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City.
New owners and a coming name change
Since late 2024 the Hanoi-based conglomerate T&T Group has been its strategic shareholder, reportedly with up to 75% of the shares, and in November 2025 Vietravel agreed to sell its remaining stake, so a new brand name has been announced. Until it changes, flights are sold as Vietravel Airlines under the VU code. The head office moved from Hue to Hanoi early in 2026, and the airline was adding aircraft through the year, including a 230-seat A321 delivered in June.
Bangkok from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is its only scheduled Thai destination, served from both Vietnamese bases. Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok has run daily since 26 October 2025; see Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok flights and Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City flights. Hanoi to Bangkok restarted on 24 April 2026 with one flight a day, on a timetable announced in March 2026 that ran to 24 October 2026, so check that winter dates are on sale; see Hanoi to Bangkok flights and Bangkok to Hanoi flights.
Elsewhere, the airline runs domestic Vietnamese routes such as Hanoi to Buon Ma Thuot and Cam Ranh, added Ho Chi Minh City to Vinh on 1 February 2026, resumed Hanoi to Da Lat on 16 September and launched Ho Chi Minh City to Thanh Hoa and Hai Phong on 2 October, opened Ho Chi Minh City to Shenzhen on 16 August 2026, and flies charters to Korea, Taiwan and China. It has no service to Bangladesh; flights from Dhaka (Dhaka to Bangkok flights) arrive at Suvarnabhumi, where the VU flights to Vietnam leave.
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Everything you should know
At a glance
Vietravel Airlines (IATA: VU, ICAO: VAG) is a Vietnamese airline founded in 2019 that began flying in November 2021. Based in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, it operates Airbus A320 and A321 jets on domestic routes and to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Shenzhen. T&T Group is its strategic shareholder.
| Headquarters | Hanoi, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Fleet types | Airbus A320, A321 |
| Official website | vietravelairlines.com |
Flight routes
Destinations and routes
Vietravel Airlines is rebuilding its network under new ownership, so routes start, pause and restart often. Confirm the current schedule when you search.
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Thailand
Hanoi (HAN) departures1 destination
FromTo HAN BKK HanoiBangkok Suvarnabhumi Available airlines1 airline- Vietravel Airlines
Vietnam
Hanoi (HAN) departures3 destinations
FromTo HAN SGN HanoiHo Chi Minh City Available airlines1 airline- Vietravel Airlines
FromTo HAN BMV HanoiBuon Ma Thuot Available airlines1 airline- Vietravel Airlines
FromTo HAN CXR HanoiNha Trang Cam Ranh Available airlines1 airline- Vietravel Airlines
China
Hanoi (HAN) departures1 destination
FromTo HAN SZX HanoiShenzhen Available airlines1 airline- Vietravel Airlines
Fleet and aircraft
A small, growing Airbus narrow-body fleet.
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Airbus A321 Narrow-body Bangkok and the busiest domestic routes, up to 230 seats
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Airbus A320 Narrow-body Thinner domestic and charter flights, 182 seats
Cabin classes
Vietravel Airlines sells two cabins, Higher fare types and Base fare. The aircraft and route decide which Vietravel Airlines cabins you can book.
Higher fare types Bags included
More allowance
12 kg or 14 kg cabin baggageChecked baggage includedEasier changes
Base fare Lowest price
Cabin bag only
7 kg cabin baggageChecked baggage at extra costPaid seat selection
Frequent flyer programme
Details of the Vietravel Airlines loyalty programme are being added
Add your membership number when you book to earn miles.
Baggage allowance
Check your e-ticket for the exact Vietravel Airlines allowance. It is set by the fare type, the cabin and the route, whether you start at HAN or another airport.
Base fare cabin
7 kg
Top fare cabin
Up to 14 kg
Checked baggage
Higher fares or add-on
Cabin bag size
56 x 36 x 23 cm
The base fare includes 7 kg of cabin baggage and no checked bag. Higher fare types add checked baggage and a cabin allowance of 12 kg or 14 kg.
Pro tip: buy checked baggage online at booking rather than at the airport.
Travel day
Online Check-in
Getting through check-in for Vietravel Airlines is simpler in this order. Start online and finish at bag drop.
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Step 1
Check in online
Use vietravelairlines.com or app to check in for eligible flights. Have your Vietravel Airlines booking reference or e-ticket number and your surname ready.
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Step 2
Prepare your documents
International Vietravel Airlines passengers need a passport and whatever visa, residence permit or entry documents the destination requires.
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Step 3
Arrive early
Each airport has its own Vietravel Airlines check-in and bag-drop deadline, listed in your booking. Allow extra time for busy terminals and international VU departures.
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Step 4
Drop your bags
Vietravel Airlines desks and bag-drop points take your hold luggage. Keep the bag-tag receipt with your boarding pass until the bags come off at the end of your VU trip.
Vietravel Airlines counter
Ready to check in?
Check in and manage your booking on the official Vietravel Airlines website.
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Cheap tickets
Practical points for booking Vietravel Airlines between Thailand and Vietnam.
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Check winter dates on Hanoi
The relaunched Hanoi to Bangkok route was published only to 24 October 2026. Confirm that your travel date is bookable before planning around it.
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Expect a new name
The airline is due to replace the Vietravel brand. Your VU booking reference stays the same, so keep it handy if emails arrive under a different name.
Rebrand -
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Stay at Suvarnabhumi
The VU flights to Vietnam use Suvarnabhumi. Avoid itineraries that route you via Don Mueang.
Suvarnabhumi -
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Compare fare types, not just prices
Two VU fares on the same flight can differ mainly in baggage. If you need a hold bag, the bundled fare is often the better buy.
Bags -
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Everything travellers ask before flying Vietravel Airlines.
We check these Vietravel Airlines answers with the airline’s own sources and aviation references every season.
Getting there
Yes. Its flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City both land at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Compare it with other carriers on Bangkok to Hanoi and Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City.
T&T Group, a Vietnamese conglomerate, became strategic shareholder in late 2024. The founding tour company Vietravel approved the sale of its whole stake in November 2025.
The airline said in early 2026 that it would adopt a new brand, separate from the Vietravel tour company. As of October 2026 tickets are still sold as Vietravel Airlines with the VU code, so an e-ticket under either name refers to the same airline.
Yes, scheduled flights to Shenzhen and charters to Korea, Taiwan and China.
The route restarted on 24 April 2026, with a published schedule to 24 October 2026. Search your exact dates; if no VU flight appears, the Ho Chi Minh City service or another airline is the fallback.
Its jets are Airbus A320s and A321s, so a Bangkok flight will be on one of the two. The newest A321s have 230 seats.
We could not find a frequent flyer programme published by the airline. Check its website before you fly in case one is launched with the new brand.
Its aircraft are based at Noi Bai in Hanoi and Tan Son Nhat in Ho Chi Minh City. The head office moved from Hue to Hanoi in early 2026.
No other Thai airport is on its scheduled network. For Phuket or Chiang Mai from Vietnam, look at VietJet Air or Thai VietJet Air instead.
Vietravel Airlines uses the IATA code VU and the ICAO code VAG. Its radio callsign is VIETRAVEL AIR.
Vietravel Airlines offers Higher fare types class and Base fare class.
Online check-in: yes. Check in on vietravelairlines.com. The Check-in section of this guide walks through it in 4 steps.
Prices & payment
It sells several fare types, from a cheap base fare with cabin baggage only to higher fares that bundle checked baggage and a larger cabin allowance. The price you see in a search is usually the base fare.
General
The base fare allows 7 kg of cabin baggage, and higher fare types raise it to 12 kg or 14 kg. The main bag should not exceed 56 x 36 x 23 cm.
What's included
Only on the higher fare types. On the cheapest fare you buy hold baggage as an extra, preferably online when you book.